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  1. skmo41

    skmo41 Astrea Snail

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    How long should I quarantine a fish before placing it in the DT?
     
    skmo41, Feb 15, 2012
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  2. jtr38230

    jtr38230 Skunk Shrimp

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    IMO 6 to 8 weeks...
     
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  3. MarineGuy

    MarineGuy Plankton

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    +1 on the above, although i have generally given 3-4 weeks if i`m happy that all is well.

    Cheers,
     
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  4. skmo41

    skmo41 Astrea Snail

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    ok thanks, and a quarantine tank should be just water or should i have a live rock or sand bed???
     
    skmo41, Feb 16, 2012
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  5. dunc101

    dunc101 Flamingo Tongue

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    A simple HOB filter with maybe a powerhead works great. Keep it bare bottom for easy cleaning and throw in a few PVC pieces so the fish can hide.
     
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  6. Mindyv82

    Mindyv82 Astrea Snail

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    +1 to above. No need for live sand/rock.
     
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  7. skmo41

    skmo41 Astrea Snail

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    Awesome thanks for all the help!
     
    skmo41, Feb 16, 2012
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